Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Janaway 1774
Dove Bell ID: 62211 Tower ID: 24733 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 185 913
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church is aisleless, with a chancel and a west tower. The mausoleum is built on to the north side of the church and approached via an ante-room on the north-side of the chancel.
Footprint of Church buildings: 497 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
With the exceptionof the 16th century west tower the church was rebuilt in 1715 by James Bridges, Duke of Chandos The architect was probably John James.
Interior
Interior Description
A flight of stairs and a wrought iron screen separate the ante-room from the mausoleum proper, a cold and sombrely magnificent chamber, lit on the north by two plain round-headed windows. The walls were originally decoarated with paintings by the Venetian artist Gaetano Brunnetti, but shortly after the Second World War they were more or less completely repainted by Starmer.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 185 913
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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